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EAGAN, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms with free agent quarterback Desmond Ridder on Tuesday, giving them a third healthy QB with starter J.J. McCarthy sidelined due to a high right ankle sprain. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Monday that McCarthy is expected to miss between two and four weeks because of the injury, which occurred during Sunday's 22-6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

The Minnesota Vikings are optimistic about receiver Jalen Nailor's availability for their Week 1 game at the Chicago Bears next Monday night, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Sunday. Nailor injured his left hand Aug. 14 during training camp and has not been seen on the field since. At the time, coach Kevin O'Connell classified Nailor's injury as "week-to-week." Nailor's absence, along with the three-game suspension of receiver Jordan Addison, helped spur the Vikings to acquire receiver Adam Thielen via trade.

The Washington Commanders had a surplus at the wide receiver position entering the cut-down deadline. Adam Peters had some difficult decisions to make, and some prominent veterans were disposed of by the ruthless general manager despite their best efforts over the summer. One of those parting ways with the franchise is K.J. Osborn. The veteran came into the Commanders off the waiver wire late last season after a serious internal injury to Noah Brown that required kidney surgery.

Frictions are building between wide receiver Terry McLaurin and the Washington Commanders. This has done nothing to quash the ever-growing rumors around a potential trade. The Commanders don't want to pay what McLaurin is demanding. Reports suggest he wants a higher average annual salary than D.K. Metcalf, and there is no chance he's going to get it from general manager Adam Peters. Tensions are growing inside the building, and people are starting to ponder whether this relationship is on the verge of a complete breakdown.

After a promising preseason debut for the Vikings, Sam Howell's future is uncertain as he has struggled and reverted to past form, indicating a precarious situation.

"When you're doing what you love to do, you want to honor the game by being great, not in an arrogant way but in a way to show respect and gratitude for all those who came before you."

I was asked by the broadcasting group for the game, 'What about Atlanta made you want to leave Minnesota?' Cousins recalls. 'And I said, 'That question is the wrong question. I didn't want to leave Minnesota.'

"Josh Oliver has been one of the most important role players on the team, complementing the offense with his blocking and versatility while contributing significantly in the passing game."

Patriots will team up with the Minnesota Vikings for joint practices before their preseason game on Aug. 16 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.